League Play-Off

Firmo
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) After some careless play in the Itajuru defense, Jefferson Hoffmann kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of José Paulo Mazza. The Itajuru fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that José Paulo Mazza should have stopped the shot. The supporters of Firmo EC booed when Itajuru was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustavo Nunes didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 10 played minutes Firmo EC got a freekick which was hit by Iuri Coutinho. Gil Paranaense struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. José Paulo Mazza didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Firmo EC. Pedrinho Vides took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudinei Mattos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pedrinho Vides made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustavo Nunes in the 19th minute of play. Pedrinho Vides took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Moisés Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Moisés Toledo in the 28th minute of play forced Firmo EC's goalkeeper Pedrinho Vides to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pedrinho Vides took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Noel Leão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Firmo EC booed when Itajuru was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Claudinei Mattos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Firmo EC's Rafinha Rodrigues got a good chance for a goal in the 37th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Jefferson Hoffmann managed to get in a good position for a shot. Firmo EC's supporters rose to their feet, but Jefferson Hoffmann was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. José Paulo Mazza breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. José Paulo Mazza was out of position in the 41 minute of play, and Luiz Fábio da Silva capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Luiz Fábio da Silva really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. 45 minutes into the game, Claudinei Mattos cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Pedrinho Vides was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jefferson Hoffmann to strike the kick off in the second half. Gil Paranaense kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Pedrinho Vides showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Noel Leão in the 57th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Luiz Fábio da Silva managed to get in a good position for a shot. Firmo EC's supporters rose to their feet, but Luiz Fábio da Silva was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. José Paulo Mazza breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Itajuru's José Paulo Mazza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jefferson Hoffmann in the 63rd minute of play. Luiz Fábio da Silva kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 67th minute, Gil Paranaense managed to get in a good position for a shot. Firmo EC's supporters rose to their feet, but Gil Paranaense was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. José Paulo Mazza breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Itajuru booed when Firmo EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luiz Fábio da Silva didn't get a good kick on the ball. Itajuru's Faustão Messias couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 70th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Firmo EC. In the 72nd minute, Iuri Coutinho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 73 minutes into the match, Firmo EC's goal looked a bit too open when Moisés Toledo came free, but Pedrinho Vides reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedrinho Vides made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustavo Nunes in the 78th minute. 79 minutes into the match, Firmo EC's goalkeeper Pedrinho Vides had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Claudinei Mattos. Pedrinho Vides showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Noel Leão, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. In the 84th minute, Richard Ortiz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gustavo Nunes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pedrinho Vides showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Noel Leão, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute.